Eastside Exchange Wedding

Eastside Exchange Ballroom Wedding

In February I traveled to Santa Monica to take Bianca and Varun's engagement photos there.  It was my first time meeting them in person, and they are absolutely incredible.  They took me out to dinner and I spent the whole evening hanging out with them and just had a complete blast.  It made me so excited for their wedding, which absolutely did not disappoint.  

The day started with a Baraat, where Varun rode on a horse while the wedding guests danced around him, and loud music played, it was so amazing.  Then they had a Hindu Ceremony full of gorgeous traditions and symbols, then they had a Catholic Ceremony in Downtown and then returned to the Eastside Exchange building for their reception.  It was a gorgeous day full of joy and good times.  Click here to see the film from their day by Couture Motion Pictures.

Vendors:

Getting Ready: Courtyard Marriott

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Exchange Ballroom

Catholic Ceremony Venue: The Old Church

Donuts + Chai: Pips Donuts

Coordinator: Miranda w/ Bridal Bliss

Hair Stylist: Powder Inc.

Makeup Artist:  Powder Inc.

Florist: Blum Floral Design

Hindu Officiant: Dharmasetu Das

Catholic Officiant: Father Larry Hansen

Videographer: Couture Motion Pictures

Caterer: Vibrant Table

DJ: DJ Chad 

Dessert Company: 1927 S'mores

Late Night Snacks: Tastebud PDX

Band: The Essentials

Lighting Specialist: ThinkAV

Paper Goods:  Tie That Binds

Rentals: Party Place

Rentals: Classic Vintage

Photo Booth:  Boothshakalaka

Second Photographer:  Emily Gigoux

Bianca and Varun, thanks so much for hiring me and for all of your kindness!  

Bryan

Exchange Ballroom Wedding | Bianca + Varun

A little preview for Bianca and Varun at the Exchange Ballroom and The Old Church (That's right, two ceremonies!).  So much I could say about this couple and wedding, but I'll hold off for the full blog post.  Full post to come...

Bryan

Exchange Ballroom Wedding | Sharen + Arnab

Sharen and Arnab are a blast, super kind, down to earth, hilarious, and adventurous, even willing to let a skateboarder jump over them (see images below) and wear animal masks.  They've felt like friends to me, both throughout the planning process and on the day of their wedding and working with them has been so much fun. 

Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Cherry Blossom Events

Getting Ready Venue: The Sentinel Hotel

Ceremony Venue: First Presbyterian Church

Ceremony Musicians: House of Cards Musicians

Officiant:  Jerry Schmidt

Reception Venue: Eastside Exchange

Caterer: Vibrant Table

Lighting: Think AV

DJ: Stumptown DJ's

Florist: Blum

Hair + Makeup: Dosha Salon

Photobooth:  Boothshakalaka

Rentals: The Party Place

Vintage Rentals: Something Borrowed

Cake: Dream Cakes